Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Grey, Green
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble in water
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.79-3.942.51-2.63
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7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Fibrous
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Perfect basal
Mohs Hardness
42.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Waxy
Silky
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.530-1.575
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Birefringence
-99990.001
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Protection
Healing
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Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Flexibility